Wavin / Hepworth [2005] IECompA m05007 (22 February 2005)
The Competition Authority concluded that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State.
- Parties
- Acquirer: Wavin B.V.; Target: Hepworth Building Products (Holdings) Limited
- Jurisdiction
- Ireland
- Judgment Date
- 22 February 2005
- Procedural Posture
- Merger Notification / Phase 1 Preliminary Investigation
- Outcome
- Cleared
- Legal Topics
- Proposed Acquisition, Pipe Systems Market, Market Concentration
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Parties
Wavin B.V.
Acquirer
Hepworth Building Products (Holdings) Limited
Target
Procedural Posture
Merger Notification / Phase 1 Preliminary Investigation
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the proposed acquisition of Hepworth by Wavin would substantially lessen competition in the relevant market
Ratio Decidendi
The Competition Authority concluded that the proposed acquisition would not substantially lessen competition in any market for goods or services in the State.
Court Disposition
Cleared
Orders
- The proposed acquisition is approved without conditions.
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